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World · 4 hrs ago

Court of Appeal Extends Minimum Term for Henry Nowak Murderer to 25 Years, Family Says Grief Remains Uncut

Celia Marsh, London desk

The Court of Appeal has raised the minimum sentence for Henry Nowak’s murderer to 25 years after rejecting a bid to reduce it, prompting the victim’s family to describe their ongoing sorrow as a ‘life sentence of…

World · 8 hrs ago

Democrats Celebrate New Congressional Muscle While Trump Clutches Veto Power Like a Relic

June Harrow, Washington desk

Congressional Democrats hail their newfound ability to pass legislation, yet the President’s veto remains a stubborn obstacle, according to officials.

World · 12 hrs ago

Dublin‑Rome Flight Diverts to French Military Base After Bomb Threat

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

A Dublin‑to‑Rome commercial flight was forced to land at a northern French military base after a bomb threat, prompting jokes about turning airports into ‘military‑style’ lounges.

World · 14 hrs ago

Garth Brooks Skips Dublin, Leaving Irish Fans Without a Ticket

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

Country‑music legend Garth Brooks announced a 10‑stop Irish tour for next summer covering Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork, but Dublin won’t see a show. Tickets go on sale next Thursday.

World · 18 hrs ago

Vice President Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Midterm Collapse, Declares MAGA’s Future Lies With Him

Tariq Bell, World desk

U.S. Vice President Vance argues the Iran war doomed the Republicans in the midterms by inflating fuel prices and tying America to Israel, abandoning “America First,” and claims the future of MAGA now rests on his ow…

World · 21 hrs ago

Trump’s Final Two Years: Court Clogs, Iran Threats and the Blue‑Wave Playbook

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

As Democrats gain a new congressional majority, the outgoing Trump administration may lean on a barrage of lawsuits and a possible Iran threat to stay in the headlines. The article explores how those tactics could play o…

World · 22 hrs ago

Scott Colom’s ‘Pick Another Protein’ Ad Credited as Election‑Winning Move

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

An ad by Scott Colom mocking Senator Cindy Hyde‑Smith’s ‘pick another protein’ remark is being hailed as the decisive factor that helped win the election.

World · 1 day ago

Democrats’ Midterm Sweep Triggers Diplomatic Shuffle and Wall Street’s Uncharacteristic Optimism

June Harrow, Washington desk

Democrats captured a sweeping midterm victory, prompting reactions from Kyiv to Moscow and a rally in U.S. stock indexes, while the former president conceded the results.

World · 1 day ago

French Blood Banks Turned Up to ‘Very High’: Hackers Heat Up Cold Stores

Noor Hale, World desk

Hackers accessed the control systems of three French blood‑bank cold stores, raising temperatures to “very high” levels. The breach is linked to a wider wave of refrigerator cyber‑attacks across Europe.